Tag and method of making same



Aug. 23,1927. i 1,640,195

. H. E. KONDOLF TAG AND METHOD 0F MAKING SAME Filed July 27. 1926 :nyu Z5 smc l/ svyk swlg s1,l BY sin sale sin s. sa" Hice Prch Prce Prin. CHI' 3 'l ATToRNE lil Patented Aug. 23, 192.7.

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HENRY E. KONDOLF, OF NEW YORK, N. Y., yASSG-NOR 10 vTHE LOX SEAL CORPOBA `'.LION, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK,

TAG AND METHOD Application led July 27,

My present invention relates to tags, and has particular' reference to a tag of the type which is designed primarily for inseparable association with an article of merchandise.

lin the employment of price tags or similar tickets upon articles of merchandise, the vendor is often confronted with the difiiculty of having defrauding patrons remove or inter-change the For example, a pur haser may desire to remove the tag, subject the article to unauthorized usage or wear, and then, after replacing the tag, seek to have the article changed or credited.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a tagwhich is so constructed and arranged as to permit its inseparable association with an article of merchandise, the tag being so constructed that its removal from an article of merchandise cannot be effected except by mutilation thereof.

More particularly, my present invention relates to tags-having the general characteristics of the device disclosed in the patent to Behrman, #1359951, issuedNoveInber 23, i920.

Before proceeding to describe my present invention in detail, l will premise that tags of this general character are constituted of superposed layers of material so arranged and constructed as to provide a pocket or locking chamber therebetween, the layers being so connected as to render the pocket totally inaccessible 'except through a preformed or eyeletted opening, where the provision of such an opening is desirable. Such a tag is provided with a binding` element or tie having one end irremovably positioned within the pocket, and having the other end free for threading through a portion of the article of merchandise, it being contemplated that the free end will thereafter be similarly positioned in an irremovable manner within the pocket. More particularly, the binding tie or element may be provided with :uljustable locking tips whose normal positions are transverse with respect to the tie, whereby they may be inserted through small preformed openings giving access to the pocket, and whereby they will thereupon resume their normal positions so as to prevent withdrawal of the binding tie.

It is an object of the invention to provide a tag of this general character wherein the binding string or tie is associated with the tag properin a most eiicient manner; and

A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

OF MAKING SAME.

1926. Serial` No. 125,257.

more particularly, it is an object to provide a tag wherein one end of the tie is inseparably associated with the tag proper so that, with respect to at least this end, the removal of the tie (by possible painstaking manipulation) is rendered practically impossible.

A feature ot my invention lies in securing the superposed elements of the tag together by an arrangement of means which at the same time securely retains one end of the binding tie in engagement between the layers. A preferred embodiment employs adhesive material which not only secures the superposed layers together, but which also engages'with and firmly retains one end of the binding string.

Co-ordinately, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method of manufacturing tags of this character, the method having features which render it particularly advantageous from the standpoint of quantity production and smallness of cost.

M y .invention contemplates the production of tags of this character in quantity; and a feature of my invention lies in providing a method whereby a large number of tags may be manufactured simultaneously. More particularly, it is a feature of my invention to provide a series Iof tags by the utilization of a single blank of material, certain steps of treatment producing at one time a large number of completed tags Jalthough it will be understood hereinafter that my invention is particularly adaptable for the simultaneous production of a number of tags, nevertheless as to cer-- tain phases of my invention this is not esu sential; and in general., it is a feature of my invention to thread a binding tie through a blank in such a manner that the proper treatment of the blank thereafter will produce the finished article. More particularly, the binding tie is passed through the blank so as to position portions thereof on opposite sides of theiblank, and the blank is then doubled upon itself to enclose one of said portions. This enclosed portion securely held in position, and constitutes the engaged end of the binding tie of the finished tag. There a. multiple number of tags are made in this manner, a feature of my invention resides in the employment of a single binding tie for the production of more than one finished tag, this advantageous result being achieved by properly threading the tie lou lill

through the blank and suitably treating the blank thereafter.

A preferred method of carrying out my invention lies in threading a` series of binding ties through a continuous blank in such a manner that the ends of each tie are disposed on one side of the blank, While a mid portion of the tie is on theopposite side of the blank. Thereupon the blank is suitt 'alg' manipulated and treated to engage. the mio portions, whereby the proper subdivision of the blank will result in the provision of a number' of tags, entire sets of Which will em body various portions of a single initial binding tie.

For the attainment of the foregoingl objects and such other objects as may hereinafter appear or be pointed out, I have illustrated embodiments of my invention in the accompanying drawings in Which FigQl is a perspective vieiv of a completed tag having the general characteristics of the tags referred to;

Fig. 2 is a plan view of a blank illustrative of the type which may be employed in the production of tags of the Fig. 1 type;

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2, showing further steps of the process; and.

Fig. lis a front elevational vieu7 of the blank shown in Figs. 2 and 3, after certain steps of treatment have been edected.

Referring to the drawings, it will be observed that I have shown a tag comprising superposed layers 10 and 11, these layers being so arranged and constructed as to provide an inaccessible pocket or locking cham ber 12 adjacent to one end thereof. I. the illustrated embodiment, each layer is provided vwith a detachable stub 13 and llt, although the provision of such a stub is not an essential feature of the present invention.

It will be noted that suitable indications may be printed upon either or both sides of the tag. f

It will also be observed that I have shown ahinding tie 15 extending from Within the pocket 12 and having a tip 16 which is designed to be eventually positioned vvithin the pocket 12 in an inseparable manner. Ah their 4jh this tip may be of a character "a hich is most elicient when employed with a pocket havingl a preformed openins.' therein, I have, for illustrative rnirposes.l shouf-n :1 tip wherein the provision of such an opening has been rendered unnecessary. More particularly, the tip 16. is provided with a pointed end 17 which is adapted to pierce through unperforated material, such as tne Wall of the pocket 12; and in this n ann-er the entire tip may be passed into the pocket 12 through a Wall thereof, despite the fact that no provision lin the naturel of an opening has been made. The tip is of such a character that it Will position itself transversely of the tie 15 after it has been inserted into the pocket, thereby preventing Awithdrawal of the tie.

In Figs. 2, 3, and 4t, I have illustrated a preferred method of manufacturing tats ot this character. I have shovvn a continuous blank 18 Whose end edges 19 and 2O are of a length substantially twice that of the length of tag desired. My invention contempla` 1f the 'holding` over of the blank 18 along a substantially medial longitudinal. line indicated by the dot and dash line 21. The blank will eventually be cut transversely of this fold so at: to produce a series of tags, and it will therefore be understood that the length of the blank 1S may be of any desired mag nitude, depending upon the Width of desired and the number of tags being manufactured at one time.

In order to facilitate the formation of they pockets 12, the tag is scored or similarly treated along not only a straight line, but also along elliptical portions 22 Which are designed eventually to constitute the top Walls of the locking chambers. There the is to be provided with detachable stubs 13 and 1l, suitable lines of perforation 23 and 2l may be provided adjacent to the longitudinal edges` and in such an event, the attaching means for the superposed layers of i tag must obviously not extend further toward the longitudinal edges than these linesl 23 and 2l.

Thus, in Fig. 3,. Where I have illustratively shown the employment of an adhesive as the means for uniting the superposed layers, it will be seen that I have provided a layer of adliesive 25 in the medial band extending betvveen the lines 23 and 24. It Vwill also be obvious that for purposes of forn'iing the pockets 12, the area covered by the adhesive is limited further by elliptical areas 26 encircling the scorings 22.

Either before or after the blank has been prepared as shown in Fig. 2, that side of the blank which is to constitute the outside of the tags is suitably imprinted. At any desired stage of the process the binding means, such as the adhesive 25, is applied as shown in Fig. 3; and at any other suitable or opportune stage, the binding ties are properly ay sociated Wit-h the blank. I have shown a `blank suitable for the production of six tags, and I have illustrated the employment of three initial binding ties 27, 28 and 29. Each tie is of an intial length which is at least twice the desired length. of the com pleted tie illustratively shown at 15 in Wig. 1. Each tie is also preferably provided with locking tips 1G, aud it Will be ob.` rved that I have shown the ties threaded through the blank in such a manner that a portion of each lies on one side of the blank, While another portieri lies on the opposite side of the blank. lVhere one tie is employed for the production of two tags, as in the illuslua i: in

tratcd embodiment, the tie is threaded through the blank first in one direction and then in the other, this threading taking place at spaced points along the blank and resulting in the positioning of a mid-portion of the tie on one side of the blank and a positioning of the ends of the tie on the other side of the blank. Preferably, the spaced points are positioned along the line of fold, and reference to Fig. 3 will show clearly how each of the ties 27, 28, and 29 have been positioned in accordance with this plan.

- More particularly, reference to the tie 29 will show how one end has been passed from the under-side of the blank through a Apoint 30, and how this end is about to be passed back to the under-side through a point 3l presently to be formed by piercing the tip 32 through the blank. Reference to 'the tie 28 will illustrate a position slightly later in point of time; and reference to the tie 2? will illustrate the ultimate position of the tie with respect to the blank. it will be observed that the mid-portion 3 of the tie 27 has been rendered almost taut so that it lies substantially along the line of fold.

Atte all the ties havel been positioned, the entire blank is doubled upon itself to enclose or embrace the mid-portions of which the mid-portion B3 is illustrative. The adhesive 25 will cause the superposed layers of tag material to adhere to each other, and at the same time the mid-portions of the ties will be securely engaged by the adhesive and retained in their respective posi-- tions between the superposed layers.

it will be obvious that the step of doubling the blank upon itself may at the same time be employed for suitably creasing and shaping the superposed layers so as to provide the pockets corresponding to the pocket l2 of Fig. l. Thereupon the blank is severed. transversely of the line of fold, and along lines intermediate the spaced points of threading, so that a series of finished tags will result. Referring to Fig. 4L, it will be observed that a tag 34 has been provided by cutting the blank along a line 35. extending substantially perpendicularly thereof intcrniiediate the points through which the binding tie 27 passes. Similarly, I have shown lines of severance 36, 37, and 88. It will be noted that every other cut passes through a mid-portion of a binding tie. Thus, `the cut 35 severs the binding tie 9.17, the cut 37 severe the binding tie 28, and a cut (not shown) severs the binding tie 29. As a result., the tag 34 embodies a binding tie which is constituted of one half of the original binding tie 27. Similarly, the next adjacent tag will embody a binding tie con'- stituting the other portion of the initial tie 27. Also, the next two adjacent tags will embody portions of the tie 28, and so on.

Having thus described the process of manufacture, the efficiency of the tag illustrated in Fig. 1 will be apparent. The superposed pliesor layers are securely held togethel.'7 thereby sealing the pocket l2, and at the same time firmly retain therebetween a portion of the tie 15. rlhe end 39 of the tie l5v is. shown securely held between the plies l() and 1l by means of the adhesive which has been employed to hold these plies together.v "he production of the tag has entailed al minimum of material, time7 and cost7 and the finished tag is peculiarly eilicient for thereason that the engaged end of the tie l5 vhas been rendered practically irr movable. rllhat is, no amount of patience or painstaking efforts can withdraw this en` gaged end from the tag` proper without in some way mutilating either the tie or the tag.

It will be obvious that many changes in the details herein described and illustrated for the purpose of explaining the nature of my invention may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as expressed in the appended claims. It is therefore intended that these details be interpreted illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.

Having thus-described my invention and illustrated its use, what claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is"- 1. ln a tag of the character described, superposed layers7 means therebetween for attaching them together, a binding tie having a free threading end and having its other end extending between the layers and engaged by said'means', and said layers be ing so constructed and arranged as to permit said free end to be subsequently interposed therebetween. f

2. ln a tag of the character described, superposed layers of tag material, said layers being arranged and constructed to provide an inaccessible pocket therebetween for the reception of ends of a binding tie7 means for retaining said layers in superposed positions, and a binding tie having a free end outside cf the tag and having its opposite end extending into said pocket and in engagement with said means.

' 3. In a tag of the character described7 adhesively connected superposed layers of tag material arranged and constructed to provide an inaccessible pocket therebetween for the reception of ends of a binding string, and a binding string having an end extending into said pocket and into engagement with said adhesive.

4. A tag of the character described comprising a blank doubled upon itself to provide superposed layers having an inaccessible locking chamber therebetween for the reception of ends of a tie element, adhesive material between the layers to attach them .lllll together and seal the chamber, and a tie element extending into the .chamber and secured between the layers by s'aid adhesive.

A device i'or severance into a'plu'rality of tags of the character described, comprising in combination, superposed layers ot tag material, said layers being arranged and constructed to provide a plurality of spaced inaccessible pockets therebetween, means for retaining said layers in superposed lpositions, and a series of binding ties each of which has its medial portion in engagement with said means and its ends extending outwardly through adjacent pockets.

6. A device for severance into a plurality et tags oi" the character described, comprising in combination, superposed layers of tag material, said layers being arranged and 'constructed to provide a plurality 'of spaced inaccessible pockets therebetween, means for retaining said layers in sup'erposed positions, and a binding tie for each set of tivo adjacent pockets, said tie having its medial portion in engagement with said means and having its ends extending out of respective pockets, whereby severance ot the'device between, the pockets Will provide 'a plurality of complete tags having each an inaccessible pocket and a binding tie with one free end outside of the pocket and the other end eX- tending into said pocket and into engagement with said means.

7. A device t'or severance into a plurality of tags of the character described, comprising in combination, superposed layers of tag material, said layers being arranged and constructed to provide a plurality olf spaced inaccessible pockets therebetween, means Toiretaining said layers in superposed positions, and a binding tie tor each set of two adjacent pockets, said tie having its medial portion disposed between said layers" and in engagement With said means, and having one end extending out oi one pocket and the other end extending out of the other pocket, 'each of said ends being'oi' a character to permit only7 one-way threading thereof baci: into the pocket it emerges from, Whereby severance of the device along lines intermediate oi the pockets Will sever the medial port-ion of each tie and thereby produce a plurality of complete tags having each an inacccs isle pocket and a binding tie having one such threadalde end emerging from the pocket. l

In Witness whereof, I have signed this specilication.

HENRY KONDOLF. 

